Press Mention Times Free Press February 1, 2023
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TVA turns to the sun for more power
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The Tennessee Valley Authority announced four new solar purchase power contracts in December 2022 and plans to review a record number of proposals for solar, wind, nuclear, and other carbon-free power sources later in 2023. TVA President Jeff Lyash stated the federal utility intends to increase its use of solar and renewable power, though TVA has historically lagged behind neighboring utilities in solar generation capacity.
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TVA turns to the sun for more power
February 2, 2023
by
Dave Flessner
America's biggest public power utility is turning to the sun for more of its power, awarding four more solar purchase power contracts in December and preparing later this year to review a record number of proposals for solar, wind, nuclear and other carbon-free power sources.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has trailed most of its neighbors in its share of electricity generated from solar power, but TVA President Jeff Lyash said the federal utility plans to boost its use of solar and other renewable power sources.